whataboutary Leave a Comment / By Dr. Awdhesh Singh / November 19, 2024 Welcome to your whataboutary What is Whataboutery? A logical fallacy that discredits an opponent's position by pointing out hypocrisy A valid argument that highlights past mistakes A defensive strategy to divert attention A form of critical thinking None Why is Whataboutery used extensively in political discourse? To provide objective analysis To confuse and discredit opponents To promote critical thinking To justify moral absolutism None Why is Whataboutery considered a fallacy? It ignores empirical evidence It relies on anecdotal evidence It fails to address the original argument All of the above None What should be done instead of resorting to Whataboutery? Use emotional appeals Analyze issues objectively Point out past mistakes Discredit opponents personally None Time's up
